PROHIBITION

I. Prohibition Law:

                        A. 18^th Amendment

(prohibiting manufacture, sale, transport)

                        B. Volstead Act

(making the 18^th a “bone dry” amendment)

                        C. "Five and Ten Law"

(1929, 5 year, $10,000 penalty)

III. Prohibition Failure:

Why Not More of a Success?

A. Minimal Enforcement:

B. Unrealistic Expectations:

C. Corruption:

D. Policy without Authority:

III. Repeal:

A.            21^st Amendment (Dec. 5, 1933)

            B. The Constitution and Federal Intervention